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Saturday, March 31, 2012

Ennai Kathirikai Kuzhambu



Ennai Kathirikai Kuzhambu
Ingredients
Purple brinjal/ Small eggplant- 8 nos
Pounded small onions/ shallots- 8 nos
Pounded garlic cloves- 3 nos
Tamarind pulp- 1/4 cup
Red chili powder- 1 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder- 4 tbsp
Salt to taste
Whole red chili- 4 nos
Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
Fenugreek/ Methinks seeds- 1/4 tsp
Sombu/ Fennel seeds- 1 tsp
Curry leaves- few
Gingley oil- 4 tbsp


Ennai Kathirikai

Method
Slit the brinjals in the center and set aside.
Heat gingerly oil in a kadai, when oil is hot add mustard seeds, fennel seeds, fenugreek seeds, whole red chilies and curry leaves, saute for few seconds. Add pounded onions and garlic to the pan and saute for 2 minutes. Add the brinjals and saute until brinjal turns its color. In a small bowl combine tamarind pulp, 1 cup water, red chilli powder, coriander powder and salt, mix well. Add this prepared mixture to the frying brinjals. Bring the mixture to boil, cover pan with lid and simmer for 10 mins until brinjal is cooked and gravy thickens. Serve hot Ennai Kathirikai with steamed rice and Applam.

5 comments:

Unknown said...

Looks absolutely delicious...yummy with rice

Shobha said...

This is my favourite dish..Lovely colour of the curry and I liked your serving dish.

Unknown said...

Cute presentation!i love ennui kathrikkai kuzhambu!

Vidhya said...

I made the kolambu today.. Its came out very delicious.. I add some grated coconut too.. It added up the taste. Thanks!

Priya said...

I too tried this today and I didnt make any changes to the recipe it was as good as it is.